INDIANA'S FELLOW MIDWESTERN STATE CRITICIZED FOR LACK OF NURSING HOME ABUSE PREVENTION
Indiana's fellow midwestern state, Iowa, is drawing criticism for not doing nearly enough to prevent Nursing Abuse and Nursing Home Neglect. Patient advocates are upset because the state of Iowa cannot pose fines on hospitals or hospital owned nursing homes. This is the case even in instances of nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect.
As reported by www.desmoinesregister.com in the article, "Iowa Hospices Inspected Only Once Every 20 Years," patient advocates says Iowa's health care system is ripe for poor care. That, unfortunately, can lead to Medical Malpractice and Medical Negligence. For example, Iowa does not oversee privately run home health agencies nor does it necessitate licensing or government inspection of out-patient surgical centers. And Iowa hospices are only inspected once every 20 years.
Fortunately for Hoosiers, Indiana has much more oversight on the health care facilities in its state. According to the state's website, Indiana's General Assembly recently created the Regulated Occupations Evaluation Committee. This committee looks into all professional licenses in the state including those in the health care field and examines the state board responsible for reviewing and regulating nursing home administrators.
While this is one way Indiana is working to prevent nursing home abuse, it still happens. Experienced Indianapolis Nursing Home Abuse and Nursing Home Neglect Lawyers realize this tragedy effects not just the victims but their families as well. If you or someone you love if the victim of nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect, contact the Indiana Personal Injury Lawyers at Crossen Kooi for a FREE consultation.
